In molecular biology, acetate kinase ({EC number|2.7.2.1}), which is predominantly found in micro-organisms, facilitates the production of acetyl-CoA by phosphorylating acetate in the presence of ATP and a divalent cation. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) play a major role in carbon cycle and can be utilized as a source of carbon and energy by bact...Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetate_kinase

<enzyme> An enzyme that catalyses reversibly the phosphorylation of acetate in the presence of a divalent cation and ATP with the formation of acetylphosphate and ADP. It is important in the glycolysis process. ... Chemical name: ATP:acetate phosphotransferase ... Registry number: EC 2.7.2.1 ... (12 Dec 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

Type: Term Definitions: 1. a phosphotransferase forming acetyl phosphate and ADP from ATP and acetate. An important enzyme in the formation of 'high-energy' phosphate in certain microorganisms. Synonyms: acetokinaseFound on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=513

[diphosphate] Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are diphosphate and acetate, whereas its two products are phosphate and acetyl phosphate. This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those transferring phosphorus-containing groups (phosphotransferases) with a carboxy group as acceptor. The systematic name of this en...Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetate_kinase_(diphosphate)